Cookbook:Khaman Dhokla

Khaman Dhokla
Khaman dhokla
Category	Snacks
Servings	2-3
Time	15-25 minutes
Difficulty

Needed

• 1 cup Bengal Gram Flour
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp semolina
• 3 and 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp ginger and green chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp citric acid
• salt to taste
• 1 and 1/2 tsp fruit salt
• 1/4 tsp oil for greasing
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 green chillies,chopped
• Pinch of Asafoetida
• 2-3 Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, for garnishing.

Method

• Add all of the ingredients together, except the fruit salt in a bowl and mix well adding water as per required to make a thick batter.
• Before steaming, add the fruit salt and then add 2 tsp of water over it.
• Wait for the bubbles form, then mix gently.
• Pour the batter immediately into a greased 125 mm.(5")diameter plate and keep shaking the plate clockwise in order to spread the batter in an even layer.
• Steam for 12 to 15 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked.
• Then keep aside.
• Then heat the oil in small pan and add the mustard seeds.
• When the seeds start crackling, add the sesame seeds, green chillies and asafoetida, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for sometime, while stirring continuously.
• Remove from the flame, then add 2 tbsp of water and mix well.
• Cool slightly and cut into equal pieces. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.